15th Chinese New Year Art Contest

Chinese New Year Information:

Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year in 2019 begins on February 5, 2019 with celebrations running through February 20th. 2019 will usher in the Year of the Pig.

The Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art is hosting its 15th annual Chinese New Year art competition, Love, Balance, Happiness; Year of the Pig.

All art entries must be at the Belz Museum on or before Friday, December 14, 2018

The student art competition invites submissions from all Shelby County Students private, Public, Charter, and Home-Schooled) and the competition submissions will be displayed at the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art, December 16, 2018 through Family Day Events on February 9, 2019. Public Voting will be at the Museum: December 16, 2018 – February 3, 2019 (VOTING IN THE MUSEUM LOBBY, 119 S. Main Street, Concourse Level, Memphis, TN 38103)

The museum encourages guests of the museum and the public – families, teachers, and friends – to vote, as winners will be determined based on popular vote. Art Competition winners will be announced at Belz Museum’s Annual Chinese New Year Family Day Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Winners will be chosen from four categories based upon current school level. All participants are welcome to attend the museum’s celebration where they can receive free admission, participate in arts and crafts, enter a raffle, and learn about Chinese art and culture.

Characteristics of those born in the Year of the Pig:

The Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign, which consists of 12 animal signs. Pigs might not stand out in a crowd. But they are very realistic. Others may be all talk and no action. Pigs are the opposite.

Though not wasteful spenders, they will let themselves enjoy life. They love entertainment and will occasionally treat themselves. They are a bit materialistic, but this is motivation for them to work hard. Being able to hold solid objects in their hands gives them security.

They are energetic and are always enthusiastic, even for boring jobs. If given the chance, they will take positions of power and status. They believe that only those people have the right to speak, and that’s what they want.

Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled.

General speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in.

Though not wasteful spenders, they will let themselves enjoy life. They love entertainment and will occasionally treat themselves. They are a bit materialistic, but this is motivation for them to work hard. Being able to hold solid objects in their hands gives them security.

They are energetic and are always enthusiastic, even for boring jobs. If given the chance, they will take positions of power and status. They believe that only those people have the right to speak, and that’s what they want.

Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled.

General speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in.